Erling Haaland has etched his name into Premier League history, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 goals in the competition. The Manchester City striker achieved this milestone in just 111 appearances, shattering the previous record held by Alan Shearer, who took 124 games to reach the century mark.
Haaland's landmark goal came during Manchester City's clash with Fulham on Tuesday. In the 17th minute at Craven Cottage, Haaland unleashed a powerful strike that Fulham's goalkeeper, Bernd Leno, couldn't stop. This goal was his 15th in the Premier League this season, further solidifying his position at the top of the league's scoring charts.
The Norwegian international has consistently broken records since his arrival in the Premier League. He was also the fastest to 50 Premier League goals, achieving it in a mere 48 games. That was 17 games faster than Andy Cole. Moreover, Haaland reached 100 goal involvements (goals and assists) in just 94 games, another record in the league.
Haaland's incredible scoring rate has surpassed some of the Premier League's all-time greats. He reached 100 goals much faster than Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero, who both took 147 games, and Thierry Henry, who reached the milestone in 160 games. Even Mohamed Salah, a current Premier League competitor, took 162 matches to score 100 goals, highlighting Haaland's unprecedented speed in reaching this landmark.
In the 2022-23 season, Haaland set the record for most goals in a single Premier League season with 36, surpassing Mohamed Salah's previous record of 32 goals in a 38-match season. His contributions were crucial to Manchester City's Treble-winning campaign.
Haaland's achievement has been met with widespread praise, with many comparing him to Lionel Messi. His relentless pursuit of goals and record-breaking performances have established him as one of the most dominant forces in the Premier League. As he continues to find the net with remarkable consistency, the question is not if, but how many more records Haaland will break in the years to come.
